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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 110,000 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | September - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1321 | $1959 | $2498 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1054 | $844 | $678 | $1174 | $778 |
| Groceries | $234 | $98 | $157 | $175 | $281 |
| Dining out | $345 | $121 | $261 | $313 | $182 |
| Cafe | $75 | $25 | $56 | $51 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $95 | $209 | $196 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $35 | $10 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $9 | $63 | $78 | $11 |
| Taxis | $106 | $9 | $42 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $14 | $45 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $24 | $28 | $54 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $23 | $110 | $82 | $64 |
| Gym | $86 | $14 | $107 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $130 | $19 | $105 | $142 | $65 |
| Massage | $99 | $10 | $54 | $64 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |